I'm a villain in the superhero world.

One mind, many faces, good and evil are hard to distinguish—

This prophecy is the origin legend of the "Eight-Sided Exquisite" sealed artifact.

The "Eight-Faced Exquisite" mask is a dark black mask made of neither gold nor jade.

This mask is large enough to cover the entire face, and its surface is as clear and transparent as a mirror, but it does not have any obvious facial features.

Under different lighting conditions, eight distinct and ever-changing blurry facial images will appear on its surface.

—Joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, worry, thought, fear, and surprise—this is the origin of the name "Eight Faces".

In the ranking of sealed artifacts by the governing council,

"Eight-sided and exquisite" is ranked SS-level, comparable to the Demon-Sealing Cloth that Lü Buyi has always used to stabilize the power of Taiyin.

This sealed artifact has been kept in the forbidden treasury of the Lu clan in the Far East for a long time.

It was once the most prized possession of a certain family head.

The reason why Lü Buyi needs to use this sealing artifact is quite simple.

That's because the effect and ability of "being versatile" are just right to deal with the current situation.

—Unconditionally generates an avatar possessing one-eighth of the original's power. (Only applicable to beings below demigod level)

This clone can carry the will of the original body, and can be transferred special abilities and other powers by the original body. Moreover, whether injured or dead, this clone will not affect the original body's state.

This is the ability of being "versatile and adaptable"—simple, direct, and incredibly practical.

Given that Lü Buyi's true form cannot act rashly or cause too much of a commotion, using the "Eight-Sided Exquisite" technique is the best choice.

The only side effect of this sealed artifact is that it constantly agitates the eight emotions inherent in a person.

But for Lü Buyi, this was hardly a side effect from the very beginning.

Because of the power of Yin, he was able to suppress and eliminate all unnecessary emotions within himself.

It can be said that for him, being "all things to all people" only had advantages and no disadvantages.

The light was dim in the quiet room of the ancestral home.

The black mask known as "Eight-Sided Exquisite" hovered in front of Lü Buyi, its smooth surface reflecting no image.

Only when a few rays of light linger at this moment will the eight illusory faces representing basic human emotions begin to slowly rotate, taking turns in turn.

Then, Lü Buyi reached out and gently pressed his index finger against the center of the mask's brow.

He provided a small amount of Yin energy, and that was enough.

Before long, a cacophony of noise poured out from the "Eight-Sided Exquisite".

While disrupting the entire quiet room, it also began to slowly converge and merge into a figure that bore an eighth resemblance to Lü Buyi.

"It's really strange to see myself from this perspective."

After experiencing the feeling of staring at each other, Lü Buyi made a slight complaint and then began to infuse his clone with skills.

Activate all minor skills, activate, activate, activate! For [Infinite Martial Arts], and this—

And just like that, a clone comparable to the fifth level of energy was created.

"The power of this avatar is sufficient to deal with any changes that may occur in the main storyline in the short term."

"Even if the power of the sun is fully awakened, the Dragon Emperor's will will be directly revived and can suppress it."

But this is only a temporary solution, not a permanent one.

The Dragon Emperor's will has penetrated deep into the power of the sun itself, growing alongside Ji Mingyang. Simply relying on external forces to forcibly suppress it can only provide temporary relief.

To truly solve the problem, Ji Mingyang himself needs to reconcile and deepen his control over the power of the sun.

"In that case... the matter of teaching Ji Mingyang the Penglai Qi Refining Technique so that he can use it to harmonize the power of the sun should be brought forward."

"However, in the story, he learned it after he awakened and temporarily stabilized, thanks to the will of the old master Lu Zu left in the power of the sun."

"Now, do you expect me to teach them?"

Lu Buyi's Penglai Qi Refining Technique reached level 15 in both level and skill, making him arguably the best in the world.

Theoretically speaking, he is the most suitable candidate.

The problem wasn't whether he wanted to teach, but that Lü Buyi simply didn't know how to teach students.

Therefore, under these circumstances, if you go to Haidu by yourself, you will need to bring an assistant to help you.

On the three islands of Penglai, there are very few individuals who meet the necessary conditions.

The abbot of the island excels in magical variations rather than in honing one's fundamental skills.

The theory of the Penglai Island Master is acceptable, but his practical application of the skill transmission is another matter entirely.

So it seems that only Jiang Liyue is suitable—

She carries a lineage deeply connected to the Lu family of the Far East, whose elders served Lu Zu for their entire lives.

Therefore, Jiang Liyue can be considered to have truly mastered the "Penglai Qi Cultivation Technique".

Although her mastery of the "Penglai Qi Refining Technique" was far inferior to that of Lü Buyi, she had an excellent reputation for teaching disciples.

—It is well-known that the Qi practitioners on Yingzhou Island have a solid foundation.

Moreover, she is strong enough to protect herself in critical moments without becoming a burden.

"Although she's always nagging, after thinking it over, she's the only one who's suitable."

As for whether Jiang Liyue was willing... that was simply not a question in Lü Buyi's mind.

Because necessity is enough to override all insignificant personal desires.

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On the main peak of Fangzhang Island, behind the secluded retreat built on the cliff, lies an open-air bath.

As dusk settles, the surface of the pool is shrouded in mist, rising like a fog. This hazy mist blends with the unique clouds and rosy hues of Penglai, creating a scene that, for a moment, resembles a fairyland.

Jiang Liyue was standing by the pool, preparing to bathe and change.

The plain white Taoist robe was half loose and half unfastened, sliding down her smooth shoulders to her armpits, revealing her graceful, swan-like neck and delicate shoulders.

Her long, wet hair clung to her smooth back, making her skin glow even more in the twilight and moisture.

His expression remained one of languid indifference, a result of the loss of his island lord's authority.

She raised her hand, intending to untie the last bit of her robe from her waist.

But in that very instant...

Space was distorted and displaced without warning.

The rising steam from the hot spring, the cool evening breeze from the cliff, the warm touch of water droplets on my skin...

All of this vanished suddenly.

Instead, the familiar scent of old books and a cool, lingering fragrance filled the ancestral home of the Lü family.

Through the dim light, Jiang Liyue found herself standing in the center of an unfamiliar quiet room.

"Shifting scenery..."

Jiang Liyue frowned, realizing what had just happened.

The plain white Taoist robe she was wearing, which was still loosely hanging on her arm, exposed large areas of her skin to the cool air.

Until the water droplets from the ends of her long hair splashed a dark mark on the floor of the quiet room.

She finally looked up and saw the culprit behind all of this.

No need for further thought, because among the three islands of Penglai, only he could have accomplished what he had just done—

Lü Buyi.

Because she was puzzled by what was happening, Jiang Liyue didn't even try to straighten her clothes immediately.

There was no shyness or embarrassment in her eyes.

The white-robed Taoist nun simply stood there, her clothes half-undone.

Then he looked at Lü Buyi with an almost tangible look of disdain, as if he were looking at unrecyclable hazardous waste.

"So, what's wrong with you?"